Single Dad in the U.S. Welcomes a Baby Girl Through Gender Selection

Mr. Liu from the United States successfully welcomed a baby girl through surrogacy. The baby’s gender was determined with the help of preimplantation genetic testing (PGT-A/PGS) before embryo transfer, making the entire story truly exciting.

Preimplantation genetic testing involves screening cells from embryos created via intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) to check for chromosomal abnormalities in number or structure. This process is known as PGT-A or PGS.

A small portion of the trophectoderm (TE) cells from embryos at days 5–7 after fertilization (which later develop into the placenta) is extracted, amplified, and analyzed using Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) to assess and compare chromosomal number and structure.

Mr. Liu’s chosen egg donor produced 20 eggs, of which 9 reached the blastocyst stage. After PGT-A screening, 3 embryos passed the test. Two embryos were then transferred into the surrogate’s uterus. During the first ultrasound, one fetus was detected with a heartbeat! This was a joyful day for our entire team, and of course, for Mr. Liu as well.

After a safe and healthy gestation, the surrogate successfully gave birth to the baby girl.

We extend our warmest congratulations to Mr. Liu and wish him a future full of joy as a proud father!